Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed by UEFA to referee the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer. Multiple reports say Artan is denied a spot to officiate at the World Cup, and that UEFA proceeds with his appointment despite the setback. The Super Cup is scheduled as the season-opening European match featuring the Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, against the Europa League winners, Aston Villa. UEFA designates the fixture for 12 August in Salzburg, Austria, where it will be played at the start of the new season. The BBC reports that Artan takes charge of the game after being left out of World Cup officiating selections. Premium Times adds specific match details, including the date and location. Both accounts attribute the appointment to UEFA’s decision following Artan’s World Cup disappointment, presenting the World Cup miss as the immediate context for the Super Cup role.